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NEA Business Notes: Deel named as Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians president of the board
The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians (ARAFP) has installed Dr. Amanda Deel as its newest president of the board. Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education...
Rural Arkansas shouldn’t have to sit on the sidelines
I grew up in Columbus, a small community outside of Hope, Arkansas. I have spent my professional life in Little Rock, but I have never lost sight of where I...
Safety sales tax to be debated in Jonesboro
In November, voters in Jonesboro will decide if a citywide 5/8-cent sales tax will be passed that will be dedicated to public safety efforts. Supporters and opponents will have a...
Fort Smith Housing Authority fires Realtor who sent ‘evaluation’ letter to mayoral candidates
The Fort Smith Housing Authority (FSHA) has ended its contractual relationship with Realtor Paul McCollom following McCollom’s unauthorized effort, using his connection to the housing authority, to create a Fort...
Halsey Real Estate names Mark Bingman to lead new Little Rock commercial office
Jonesboro-based Halsey Real Estate has named commercial real estate veteran Mark A. Bingman, MCR, SIOR, vice president and managing director. Bingman, a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, will lead the...
Arkansas River tonnage up more than 7% through August
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in August was down more than 2%, but tonnage shipped between January and August is up more than 7%, with a 60.4% gain in...
Marion officials working on growth plans
The city of Marion is preparing for an economic and residential surge. Civic leaders and other stakeholders are working to develop a comprehensive strategic growth plan, according to Marion Director...
Then and Now: Tim Maddox proud to have 21-year-old architecture firm
Tim Maddox jokes that he never had the choice of whether he would become an architect. Raised in Jonesboro, with an architect father who owned his own firm and designed...
Introducing the 2026 Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Award winners
It is with great pride that we present to you the third annual Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Awards. The honor acknowledges regional leaders’ contributions, commitment to the community and exceptional professional...
NEA C-Suite: Calvin White Jr.
Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Hiring the right people and then getting out of their way. For example, when we built our...
NEA C-Suite: Courtney Watkins
Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Adaptability and problem-solving are two of the most important leadership skills. Business — and the way we...